Tom Arvis chat at City Paper

Meet a Local Cartoonist: A Chat with Tom Arvis

by Mike Rhode on Feb. 28, 2011

http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/artsdesk/books/2011/02/28/meet-a-local-cartoonist-a-chat-with-tom-arvis/

 

Tom's got a particularly unique perspective on the upcoming film 'Cowboys & Aliens.'

Disney jazz reviewed in today's Express

There's an AP article on a Disney Jazz album in today's free Express newspaper.

Gaithersburg painting exhibit described as 'graphic novel'

A Portrait of the Artist: Marcie Wolf-Hubbard
By Bora Mici
February 26, 2011
http://gaithersburg.patch.com/articles/a-portrait-of-the-artist-marcie-wolf-hubbard

Mici writes, "Mousetrapped," a 15-piece graphic novel about her seven-month-long effort to curb and permanently put an end to a mouse infestation in her 1923 SEARS home in Silver Spring, is currently on view at The Arts Barn in Gaithersburg.

If anyone goes to see this exhibit, I'd be interested in hearing from you.

Zadzooks on DC Universe Online videogame

Zadzooks: DC Universe Online review
Earth stands a chance in DC Universe
By Joseph Szadkowski
Washington Times February 22, 2011
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/feb/22/zadzooks-dc-universe-online-review/

Wash Post obituary of interest for its photography

Note the family photograph of everyone reading the Sunday comics around 1955.

A Local Life: Alan L. Dean, 92, the 'Ideal Father'

By T. Rees Shapiro

Washington Post February 27, 2011
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/02/26/AR2011022603196.html

Alan L. Dean, with wife Vera and daughters Diana, left, and Claudia in 1955. Mr. Dean won The Washington Post's "Ideal Father" contest. (Family Photo)

Tim Kreider on Ink Panthers show

The Ink Panthers Show! #81 featuring Tim Kreider
Mike Dawson and Alex Ronbinson
 The Ink Panthers Show February 22nd, 2011
http://www.mikedawsoncomics.com/the-ink-panthers-show-81-featuring-tim-kreider/

SPX tables sell out

I saw Warren Bernard, the SPX exec at Big Planet last night and he said that the artist's tables for the Small Press Expo sold out at the end of last week.

Nick Bertozzi and Jason Little at Big Planet Comics

Nick Bertozzi and Jason Little's trip down from New York City to visit Big Planet Comics went well. Local cartoonists turned out including David Hagen, Jim Dougan, Matt Dembicki as well as comics bloggers Comicsgirl and Randy T. Signed copies of their new books should still be available in the store.



Big Planet Comics' Greg Bennett, Nick Bertozzi, Big Planet Comics' Joel Pollack and Jason Little.



Jason Little drawing Bee.



Nick Bertozzi looking for a spot to sign the Act-I-Vate anthology while Jason Little inks his Bee sketch.

More pictures are here.

Jef 'Frazz' Mallett interview in tomorrow's Post

Cartoonist Jef Mallett on creating 'Frazz'
by Michael Cavna
Washington Post  February 27, 2011
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/02/24/AR2011022406461.html

Dwayne McDuffie and Uncle Pai obits in today's Post

Dwayne McDuffie, comic books creator who championed diversity, dies at 49
By Michael Cavna
Saturday, February 26, 2011; B04
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/02/25/AR2011022506815.html


Anant Pai, 81
'Uncle Pai' launched India's comics industry in 1960s
Associated Press
Washington Post February 26, 2011; B4
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/02/25/AR2011022506814.html

That Darn Mutts!

A letter to the editor...

It's a dog's life
Alice Lindsay, Chestertown, Md.
February 26, 2011
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/02/25/AR2011022506301.html

March 29: Trickster cartoonists at Busboys @ Poets

From: Matt Dembicki:

On March 29 I'll be at Busboys and Poets (14th and V in Washington, D.C., 6:30-8:30) discussing 'Trickster.' Joining me will be 'Trickster' contributing artists Michael Auger and Jacob Warrenfeltz, as well as Christopher Cardinale, illustrator of 'Mr. Mendoza's Paintbrush,' who will be talking about that fantastic book.

Curls Studio video interview online

Interview with Curls Studio at NY Comic Con
DieHardDerek
MMA, Wrestling and Gaming News February 25, 2011 /
http://slyparadox.org/2011/02/25/interview-with-curls-studio-at-ny-comic-con/

Front Royal's Ben Hatke interviewed

Spacing Out: An Interview with Ben Hatke
John Hogan
Graphic Novel Reporter (February 25 2011)
http://graphicnovelreporter.com/content/spacing-out-interview-ben-hatke-interview

Donna Lewis' Reply All starts in Post on Monday

Donna Lewis' Reply All starts in the Washington Post on Monday; it's replacing Watch Your Head.

Here's the interview I did with Donna last year. I'll be asking her another set of interview questions this coming week, but she'll be on the Washington Post's chat on Monday so you can ask your own questions.

March 11: Atlas comics exhibit opens at Geppi Museum

"Atlas At Last" Opens at GEM on Friday, March 11
Scoop February 25 2011
http://scoop.diamondgalleries.com/public/default.asp?t=1&m=1&c=34&s=265&ai=106118

Cartoon mascots - Mr. Peanut in Washington Examiner

THE 3-MINUTE INTERVIEW: Mr. Peanut

• Erica Redmond
•  Washington Examiner (February 24 2011), p. 5: http://washingtonexaminer.com/local/people/2011/02/3-minute-interview-mr-peanut

Oscar animated shorts reviewed in Express

Coming Up Short: This Year's Oscar-Nominated Animated Shorts Are Lacking

By Kristen Page-Kirby 

Express February 25, 2011, p. 31

http://www.expressnightout.com/content/2011/02/the-reelist-coming-up-short.php

Feb 25: JT Waldman exhibit opens in DC

From Politics and Prose's newsletter:

Friday, February 25, 1 p.m. (Exhibit opens)

Sixth & I Historic Synagogue
600 I Street, NW
Metro: Gallery Place/Chinatown
JT WALDMAN
MEGILLAT ESTHER: The Book of Esther (Jewish Publication Society of America, $22)
JT Waldman turns The Book of Esther, with its twisting plot, into an illustrative masterpiece. The graphic novel is brought to life in an exhibit with interactive elements and an invitation for visitors to take part in the creative process. Waldman is a comic book illustrator and interaction designer. He is currently working on his next graphic novel, which he designed with the late Harvey Pekar. This exhibit will be on view from Monday through Friday, February 25 - April 29 during open tour hours from 1-2 p.m. Waldman will be speaking at 6th in the City Shabbat on March 11. Click here for information about attending this service. Click here for more information about the exhibit. Click here for a Google Preview of the book and its art.

Post blog on Dwayne McDuffie's death

Dwayne McDuffie, comic book creator, dies at 49
By Lauren Wiseman
Washington Post's Post Mortem blog February 24 2011
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/postmortem/2011/02/dwayne-mcduffle-comic-book-cre.html